Karikatuur van Endymion 1842

This lithograph, titled "Karikatuur van Endymion," depicts the Greek mythological figure Endymion lying asleep in a landscape illuminated by the moon. Created in 1842 by the renowned French artist Honoré Daumier, known for his satirical and often caricatural style, the artwork uses a dark, expressive palette. The exaggerated features of Endymion, along with the simplified landscape, create a humorous and slightly grotesque effect, characteristic of Daumier's artistic approach. This print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a unique perspective on the classical myth of Endymion and Selene.